Coach Vu Hong Viet shares heartfelt words about Xuan Son after defeating Ninh Binh

Nam Dinh produces an emotional comeback against Ninh Binh, with Coach Vu Hong Viet giving particular recognition to Xuan Son following the thrilling contest.

The Round 14 V-League match at Thien Truong Stadium took place under great pressure for Nam Dinh FC after a prolonged period of disappointing form. The defending champions hosted Ninh Binh with their backs against the wall, as a performance crisis had forced the club's leadership to change head coaches twice within a short timeframe.

After stepping down to make way for Mauro Jeronimo, Coach Vu Hong Viet was given the chance to return and lead the team again, despite the situation showing little positive change. This decision initially raised many doubts, especially as Nam Dinh continued to struggle at the start and quickly fell behind due to Ninh Binh's efficiency.

Despite taking the initiative in attack, Nam Dinh soon suffered two setbacks. In the 8th minute, Thanh Thinh scored with a superb long-range strike, before Hoang Duc capitalized on a defensive error to make it 2-0 in the 32nd minute. At this difficult juncture, Coach Hong Viet admitted to feeling anxious as the match seemed to be slipping out of control.

He shared after the game: "I was already a bit nervous before the match started. And when the team went down 0-2, I was very worried, but I still had a feeling we would equalize, not that we would win." This statement accurately reflected the on-field situation, as Nam Dinh's goal at that point was merely to cling to hope rather than envision a complete comeback.

The turning point came in the 41st minute when Chadrac Akolo reduced the deficit to 1-2, initiating a clear shift in momentum. From here, the confidence of the coaching staff and players gradually returned, especially in Xuan Son – a player highly rated by Coach Hong Viet despite previous misfortune in front of goal.

The coach further emphasized: "My team played excellently. Xuan Son was excellent. In previous matches, Son played well but lacked luck. In this match, besides luck, he also showed high quality. I am very happy." This praise highlights the striker's central role in Nam Dinh's spiritual revival.

In the 74th minute, Xuan Son rose high to score a dangerous header, bringing the match level after a period of sustained pressure from Nam Dinh. With momentum fully favoring the home side, in the 82nd minute, Kevin Pham Ba seized a quick opportunity inside the box to score the decisive 3-2 goal, completing the dramatic comeback at Thien Truong Stadium.

Concluding the emotional comeback, the victory over Ninh Binh not only earned three precious points but also revived hope for Nam Dinh. The return of Coach Hong Viet and the faith placed in Xuan Son became a spiritual turning point, demonstrating that the defending champions still possess the fortitude to rise at a crucial juncture of the season.